Young Hearts Theatre
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Young Hearts Theater, Inc
Mailing Address: 4012 Goldstein Ln, Louisville KY 40272
Board of Directors: August 2022 - July 2023
President - Carol Fessler
Email: bencarolfessler@yahoo.com
Home: (502) 241-9519
Vice President - Sandy Hendricks
Email: Hendricks1208@twc.com
Cell: (502) 396-1778
Secretary - Janet Peak
Email: janetpeak53@gmail.com
Home: (502) 231-4953
Treasurer - Rosemary Hatcher
Email: rshatcher61@att.net
Home: (502) 744-4459
Board Member - Jane Burke
Email: ihave1fastback@yahoo.com
Cell: (502) 500-8012
Board Member - Willa Fougnie
Email: willa-emilfougnie@att.net
Home: (502) 245-1498
Board Member - Jack Francis
Email: jack3francis@gmail.com
Cell: (502) 386-3856
Board Member - Joyce Freadreacea
Email: jfreadreacea1@twc.com
Home: (502) 969-0653
Board Member - June Merrifield
Email: gandjmerr@gmail.com
Home: (502) 749-5509
Board Member - Jerry Miller
Email: jerry_miller@adelphia.net
Home: (502) 839-0191
Founder Emeritus - Eloise Terry
YOUNG HEARTS THEATRE, INC
Young Hearts Theatre
Young Hearts Theatre, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization was founded in 1979 by Eloise Terry, a former WHAS-TV performer. Young Hearts is designed to provide retired professional and non-professional performers the opportunity to contribute to the Kentuckiana Community and satisfy their desire to remain active in the performing arts.
As a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, Young Hearts will never charge for any of their shows, but tax-deductible donations are always heartily welcomed. To join Young Hearts Theatre you must be age 60 years or older and audition at the published audition date prior to rehearsals for the show. Singers, actors, dancers, and back-stage helpers are always needed. Young Hearts produces two major original shows each year (a Spring and a Fall Show) as well as performing "Mini-Shows" for various clubs, organizations, assisted living and nursing facilities between their productions.
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2016 YHT SPRING SHOW
KENTUCKY , OUR HOMELAND - A HISTORICAL/MUSICAL REVUE
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2014 YHT CHRISTMAS PARTY
WHEN? December 18, 2014
WHERE? Owl Creek Country Club
WHAT? Luncheon and Party
The Young Hearts Christmas Luncheon and Party was held at Owl Creek
Country Club again this year. Thank you, Bill Ryan, for helping make this
happen. Below are some pictures taken at the Luncheon and with everyone
gathered around the piano, with Faye Cornish accompaniment, to enter the
Christmas season doing what Young Hearts does best - singing and spending
time with friends.
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2015 Fall Production
"The Frisky Fifties"
Written and Directed by: Willa Fougnie
Accompaniment by: Shirley Hawkes
Louisville, KY (September 25 - 28, 2015)
The show was performed at the Ursuline Arts Center, 3105 Lexington
Road, Louisville KY 40206 in September 25, 27, and 28 at 2:00
pm. and September 26 at 7:00 p.m.The theatre entrance/exit has convenient handicapped access and a drop-off point for those requiring assistance, along with ample nearby parking.
Please direct questions to 502-245-1498 or to Don Schlader, Young Hearts Theatre Publicity, @
(502) 245-8002, or by email @ drschlader@gmail.com.
Young Hearts Cast
The Rockerettes Dancers
Rock Around the Clock
Mrs Ima Goodmom
Good Golly Miss Molly
Molly and Biff - Capital of Wisconsin
Molly and Biff - Molly doesn't need to study, she already knows all that stuff!
Still trying to figure out Mona Lisa's Smile!
The Great Pretender
On the Street Where You Live - Jack Francis
Purple People
Jerry Miller and Personality Girls
Arla and Jim at the drive-in diner
Arla - Bible Tells Me So
Bird Dog Stay Away from My Quail
The King is Alive and well - but fans stay off His Blue Suede Shoes
Marion and the girls found their thrill on Blueberry Hill
Bye Bye Love - these girls are through with romance
Charlie Brown the Clown!
John's getting love advice from his friend Mike - Since John girl cheated on him.
Dottie's guy is nothing but a HOUND DOG!
I Hear You Knocking But You Can't Come In!
John's Jambalya
Bob's crooning his way to Kansas City
See Ya Later Alligator
Lipstick on the Colar is a dead giveaway, Jack. Won't you ever learn.!
You can't hide that one, Jack!
The Lord Loves a Laughing Man
Make 'Em Laugh!
It just you and me, Kid! Only You!
Pat and John will work through the cheatin' Heart.
Rockerettes Dungaree Dolls
Laughing and Singing in the Rain
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2014 Spring Production
"USA, We Love You"
Directed by: Richard Ray
Written & Directed by: Claudette Schlader
Accompaniment by: Shirley Hawkes
Louisville, KY (April 3-6, 2014) – It is time to go back to our roots and remember our heritage and Richard Ray and Claudette Schlader have created a performance that will do just that.
Young Hearts Theatre is presenting their 2014 Spring Show, “USA, We Love You”, a patriotic reflection of our great American Heritage. It covers our great country’s history from the early revolutionary days to the present time with heart lifting patriotic music and humor.
The 2014 Spring Show, “USA, We Love You” will be directed by Richard Ray and Claudette Schlader. The show will be performed at the Ursuline Arts Center, 3105 Lexington Road, Louisville KY 40206 on April 3rd , 5th and 6th at 2:00 pm and Friday April 4th at 7:00 pm. The theatre entrance/exit has convenient handicapped access and a drop-off point for those requiring assistance, along with ample nearby parking.
Please direct questions to Don Schlader, Young Hearts Publicity, @ (502) 245-8002, or by email @ drschlader@gmail.com.
"USA, We Love You" Young Hearts Theatre Cast Photo
"USA, We Love You" Rockerettes Photo
"USA, We Love You" Cast Photos in Costume
Backstage waiting for the Opening performance and the cast is ready:
Ann Wolf and David Sparks
Arla Nesbitt, Joyce Miller, and Pat Johnson
Ben and Carol Fessler
Bob Dermody
Bob Dermody and Anne Nichol
David Sparks
David Sparks and Anne Nichol
Gayle Raizor
George Yeager
Jack Francis
John Martin
John Mullins
Julie Metzler and Phyllis Florence
Julie Metzler and Ben Fessler
Marie Broadhurst and Barbara Good
Mike Dawson
Nancy Williams and George Yeager
Richard Ray
Rosemary Bott
David Sparks in costume for "Honey Bun"
The following photos were taken during the performance of "USA, We Love You" from the opening with Speaker C. Eugene Stickler to the Curtain Call.
USA, We Love You - ACT ONE
Speaker - C. Eugene Stickler
The Egg - Jack Francis/Don Schlader/Ben Fessler
Drummers - Hayden Fuller & Don Harris
Yankee Doodle - CAST
Virginia Reel - CAST
The Dying Red Coat - George Yeager
The Battle of New Orleans - John Martin/Mike Dawson
The Battle of New Orleans - Cast
The Battle of New Orleans - Cast & Alligator (Anne Nichol)
Stouthearted Men - Bob Dermody
Stouthearted Men - Bob Dermody/Men
My Country Tis of Thee - Anne Nichols/Arla Nesbit/Faye Cornish/Joyce Miller
Skit - Scarlet & Rhett - Barbara Cebe/Bob Dermody
Rhett Butler Singing "A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody"
Skit - Scarlet & Rhett - Barbara Cebe/Bob Dermody
When Johnny Comes Marching Home - Julie Metzler/Barbara Good/CAST
When Johnny Comes Marching Home - Julie Metzler/Barbara Good/CAST
An America Trilogy - CAST
Squawk - Pilot and Maintenance – Richard Ray/Bob Dermody
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Rockerettes
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Rockerettes
It’s A Long Long Way To Tipperary - John Mullins/David Sparks
Gee Ma, I Wanna Go Home - Phyllis Florence/Julie Metzler/Faye Cornish/Arla Nesbit/
Nancy Williams/Women
Gee Ma, I Wanna Go Home - Phyllis Florence/Julie Metzler/Faye Cornish/Arla Nesbit/
Nancy Williams/Women
America For Me - Gayle Raizor
America For Me - Gayle Raizor
The Patriotic Medley - Women
The Patriotic Medley - Marine Corp, Coast Guard, Navy, Army, Air Force
You're A Grand Old Flag - John Martin
Over There - Pat Johnson /Anna Lee DuPont
I’m A Yankee Doodle Dandy - John Mullins/Phyllis Florence/CAST
I’m A Yankee Doodle Dandy - John Mullins/Phyllis Florence/CAST
Marching Along Together - Sherry Butler /CAST
Marching Along Together - Sherry Butler /CAST
USA, We Love You - ACT TWO
Gabby Gossip at WART Radio - C. Eugene Stickler
Miss Rarely Offkey - America The Beautiful - Carol Fessler
Praise the Lord And Pass The Ammunition - CAST
Squawk - Pilot and Maintenance - Richard Ray/Bob Dermody
Skit - Drafted - Ann Wolf/Ben Fessler/Jack Francis/Mike Dawson/ DonSchlader/ DavidSparks/ Anne Nichols/Nancy Williams
Cleaning Lady - Ann Wolf/Jack Francis
Mail Call - Postman Ben Fessler
"I'VE BEEN DRAFTED!" Jack Francis/Mike Dawson/Don Schlader/David Sparks; Postman Ben
This is the Army - Jack Francis/Mike Dawson/Don Schlader/David Sparks
Oh How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning - Jack Francis
This Is Worth Fighting For - Mike Dawson/David Sparks
I’ll Be Home For Christmas - Don Schlader
Squawk - Pilot and Maintenance - Richard Ray/Bob Dermody
Can-Can - Rockerettes
How You Gonna Keep Them Down on The Farm - Ann Wolf
Hula Dance - Joyce Miller
Honey Bun - Pat Johnson/CAST
Gabby Gossip at WART Radio - C. Eugene Stickler
The Headaches - From Taps Til Reveille/I'll Pray For You
Ann Wolf/Faye Cornish/Sherry Butler/Gayle Raizor
Miss Noit All - I’ll Walk Alone - Marie Broadhurst
Gabby Gossip with Heckyl and Jeckyl - C. Eugene Stickler/Richard Ray/Bob Dermody
Heckyl and Jeckyl - Army Always Get First Choice - Richard Ray/Bob Dermody
Gabby Gossip and Miss Kissen Tell - Gene Stickler and Rosemary Bott
Miss Kissen Tell - Till Then - Rosemary Bott
Pork and Beans - This is The Lighthouse - Ben Fessler/Mike Dawson
Dancing at the USO - CAST
Any Bonds Today - Nancy Williams/Barbara Cebe/Julie Metzler
I’ll Be Seeing You - Carol Fessler and Ben Fessler
Kate Smith - God Bless America - Sherry Butler/CAST
Ballad of the Green Berets - John Mullins/CAST
This is My Country - CAST
Veteran Recognition - Korea: Don Schlader/John Mullins/Ben Fessler/Bob Dermody
Veteran Recognition - Vietnam: Jack Francis/John Mullins
God Bless the USA - Anne Nichol/Arla Nesbit/CAST
CURTAIN CALL
2013 Fall Production
“All Around Broadway” Musical Revue
Devised and Directed by: Alan Weller
Accompaniment by: Shirley Hawkes
(September 26-29, 2013) – Broadway New York, and Times Square, are exhilarating places to be, and particularly just before ‘ShowTime’ at all the theaters in that area. There is always an exciting atmosphere among show goers, as they jostle one another on the narrow sidewalks, to get to their theater in time for the show.
Young Hearts Theatre is presenting their production of the musical revue, “All Around Broadway”, devised and directed by Alan Weller, which explores musical theatre over the past 75 years, with familiar music, song and comedy from memorable Broadway shows, designed to provide nostalgic, fast moving entertainment for both the young and older.
The 2013 Fall Show, "All Around Broadway" will be performed at the Ursuline Arts Center, 3105 Lexington Road, Louisville KY 40206 on September 26, 28, 29 at 2:00 pm and September 27 at 7:00 pm. The theatre entrance/exit has convenient handicapped access and a drop-off point for those requiring assistance, along with ample nearby parking.
"All Around Broadway" Young Hearts Theatre Cast
"All Around Broadway" Rockerettes Dancers
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2013 Eloise Terry Scholarship Recipients with YHT President, Jerry Potter
Standing Left to Right: Caylynn Brewer(age 13) guitar; Irena Fletcher
(age 9) piano; Aeris Asantewa (age 6) ballet II; President, Jerry Potter
2013 Spring Show: "The Church at Hidden Creek"
The members of the Church at Hidden Creek are trying to hold services even as they search for that “perfect” preacher. The search continues through mishaps, plots to raise money and some very improbable situations. A “laugh-out-loud” comedy with lots of jokes, dances and songs.
The Church: Young Hearts Theatre Cast
The Church: Rockerettes Dancers
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2012 Fall Show: "Jubilee: A Country/Gospel Show"
"Jubilee" is a two-act show highlighting our favorite country and gospel music. Numerous songs and productions numbers include some old time favorites: Stand By Your Man, Walking After Midnight, Boot Scootin' Boogie, Your Cheatin; Heart, I'll Fly Away, Precious Lord Take My Hand, and Amazing Grace. It will be a toe-tappin', hand-clappin' presentation of country and gospel music to reach your heart and soul.
Jubilee: Young Hearts Theatre Cast
Jubilee: The Rockerettes
Jubilee: The Buckeroos
Eloise Terry Scholarship Fund
On Saturday, April 14, 2012, Young Hearts Theatre Group presented a donation to Sacred Hearts School for the Arts to initiate the establishment of the Eloise Terry Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund commemorates the Founder of Young Hearts Theater, Eloise Terry, and will be managed by Sacred Heart School for the Art. The Fund will provide a scholorship to be awarded to a student of the arts in the Louisville KY area. Tax deductible donations to the fund may be made through Young Hearts Theatre. The following pictures were taken at the reception on April 14, 2012:
April 14, 2012: Eloise Terry Scholarship Fund Presentation
Center: Eloise Terry, Founder of Young Hearts Theater, Inc, with members of the Young Hearts Theater Board, David Thurmond, Executive Director of School for the Arts, and a student in the Arts Program.
April 14, 2012, ETSF Reception: Eloise Terry, David Thurmond, and Young Hearts Theater long time patrons (foreground left to right) Lillian Riggs, Lillian Brewer, Willa Fougnie, Barbara Cebe, Irene Lttrell.
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2012 Spring Show
"Of Trains 'n' Things"
Written, directed, & choreographed by: Willa L Fougnie
Accompanied by: Pat Cole
"Of Trains 'n' Things" Cast Photo:
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Thanks to Courier Journal photos, let's take a short walk through some Scenes from Of Trains 'n' Things on April 12, 2012.
Hobo Scene 1936 Era - Opens as Carol Fessler, Don Schlader, Nikki Potter, Jerry Potter, and Jerry Peake sit by the fireside Waiting for a Train
King of the Road - John Mullins, Ben Fessler, and Don Schlader perform in a scene using broom sticks as props
The Rockerettes dance to 'Tuxedo Junction' during a scene that mimics a busy railroad station in 1936
David Sparks and Barbara Cebe sing If I Knew You Were Comin I'd Have Baked A Cake as other passengers wait to board their train
Anne Nichol sings Sentimental Journey with the women cast
Willa Fougnie sings Blues in the Night cause she waiting for that man that just didn't show.
John Mullins and Lil Riggs dancing to Choo Choo Cha Boogie
Cast members get caught up with John and Lil's dance to Choo Choo Cha' Boogie
Jim Galloway and Cast members sing Chattanooga Choo-Choo
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"I Do! I Do!" arranged by Pat Cole for Brentwood TN 50th Anniversary Celebration
Youngest couple - Vanessa Clemmons & Jack Francis - "I Do! I Do!", "I Love My Wife", "Something Has Changed", "Love Isn't Everything"
"Middle" Couple - Alan Weller & Joyce Miller - "Nobody's Perfect", "When the Kids Get Married"
"Twilight" Couple - Carol & Ben Fessler - "Where Are the Snows", "Someone Needs Me"
Spring 2011 - "The Red Carpet"
written & directed by Carol Fessler
musical direction by Willa Fougnie
Cast of "The Red Carpet"
Cast of Rockerettes for "The Red Carpet"
Rehearsal for "The Red Carpet"
Fall 2010 - "Ballroom Memories"
written by Cy Webber
directed by Judy Lovelace
Cast of "Ballroom Memories"
Cast of Rockerettes for "Ballroom Memories"
Publicity photos for "Ballroom Memories"
Spring 2010 - ''Recipe - a little of this and a little of that''
written & directed by Willa Fougnie
Cast of "Recipe"
Cast of Rockerettes for "Recipe"
Scenes from "Recipe"
''Thanks for Thirty, Eloise''
2009 Spring Show - 30th Anniversary
written & directed by Willa Fougnie 
Thanks for Thirty, Eloise - cast 
(photos courtesy of Sally Norton) 
''Cabaret Trifecta''
2008 Fall Show
written & directed by Carol Fessler
musical direction by Willa Fougnie
''Cabaret Trifecta” was a musical cabaret in two acts, a melodious mixture of vocals and fancy footwork, interspersed with delightful, light-hearted skits. The action takes place in a glamorous night club that harbors a racehorse bookie taking secret bets. Songs include favorites such as: “The Night They Invented Champagne”, “Luck Be A Lady”, “I’m the Last of the Red Hot Mamas”, “I Saw The Light”, “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again”, “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers”, plus many more. Dance routines include clogging to “If You’ve Got the Money Honey, I’ve Got the Time”, along with the fabulous Rockerettes including production numbers like “No Business Like Show Business” and “Another Opening, Another Show”. 
Cabaret Trifecta cast 
2008 Spring Show
''A Champion Season''
directed by Cy Webber
A collection of musical numbers from Broadway shows
directed and/or choreographed by Gower Champion. 
Cast for Spring 2008 Show 
Dress Rehearsal Photos 
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